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Crash involving Austin police unit on Highway 183 leaves 1 dead

The crash occurred just after 5 p.m. Friday, according to EMS officials.

AUSTIN, Texas — A Friday afternoon rollover crash on US 183 in North Austin left one dead, according to the Austin Police Department (APD).

According to police, the crash occurred just after 5 p.m. in the 13000 block of N. US 183 northbound. The crash involved an on-duty APD officer in a marked unit and another motorist.

Austin-Travis County EMS (ATCEMS) officials confirmed that Maria Casillas Reyes, the civilian driver, died on the scene and the officer was taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The APD Vehicular Homicide Unit is investigating the incident, and the APD Internal Affairs Unit will subsequently review the investigation.

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